Chicken prices expected to rise after subsidy termination and price control
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The price of chicken is expected to rise following the recent announcement of subsidy termination and price control by the government. A survey conducted at various supermarkets and wet markets in the area found that chicken prices have not yet been adjusted significantly, with the average price per kg ranging […]
8 items listed under Deepavali Maximum Price Scheme
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has listed eight items under the Deepavali 2022 Maximum Price Scheme. Its secretary-general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof, in a statement today, informed that the maximum price scheme which would take effect from Oct 20 to 26 included imported boned mutton, tomatoes, red chillies and […]
103 cases recorded under Price Control and Anti -Profiteering Act 2011
KUCHING: After 11,550 business premises were inspected throughout the state, the Sarawak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) recorded 103 cases (compound value amounting to RM12,900) under the Price Control and Anti -Profiteering Act 2011. The cases were recorded from Feb 5 to 10 June 10 this year during the implementation of the […]
18 items under price control scheme
KAPIT: A total of 18 items will come under the Maximum Price Scheme for the Festive Season ahead of the Hari Raya celebrationDomestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry branch head here, Englebert Inggath Desmond Japar, said the scheme will be enforced for 11 days from April 26 to May 6. According to him, the maximum […]
Chicken and egg prices affected by Russia-Ukraine war
KUCHING: The price control on chicken and eggs is proof of the government’s concern for the rakyat, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said. “The government is concerned about both the consumers and the chicken producers. That is why during the meeting of National Action Community on Cost of […]
Action to be taken against errant coffee shops
MIRI: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) on Tuesday (Nov 30) warned that stern action would be taken against coffee shops that increase the prices of drinks. “Stern action, including issuing notices to coffee shop owners asking for a valid reason within seven days from the issuance or they face a fine […]
Developers call for building material price controls
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) has called for temporary price controls on important building materials. Its chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said this would ensure price increases could be controlled and absorbed by the market slowly without affecting the national economy badly. He said a sharp surge in demand in […]
Ministry lauds LPG traders for price compliance
MUKAH: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sarawak has given a thumbs-up to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) traders in Daro near here for complying with the price fixed by the ministry. Its enforcement head Mogan Arumugam said the price was fixed at RM26.60 per tank for direct buying from the shops. He […]
No price increase for electronic gadgets
MUKAH: There is no increase in the prices of electronic gadgets here so far. This is according to the local branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs. Its branch chief, Salihin Den said the ministry had conducted the monitoring on the prices of electronic gadgets two weeks ago. He added a number of […]
Enough supply of cooking oil in Mukah
MUKAH: There is sufficient supply of cooking oil packed in 1kg polybags in the market here, assures the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Mukah branch. Its branch chief, Salihin Den, said this after conducting a routine check on the supply at a supermarket here on Tuesday (Jan 26). “The supermarket here now […]
